This week in Greece
Greece experienced a vibrant week with a historic Metallica concert in Athens drawing over 80,000 fans, causing traffic and even seismic readings, and prompting a social media post from Prime Minister Mitsotakis. Meanwhile, Greek media extensively reported on escalating international tensions, particularly involving Iran, the US, and Israel, as well as updates on the conflict in Ukraine. Domestically, attention focused on the upcoming results of the DYPA Social Tourism Program and the significant discovery and neutralization of a maritime drone carrying 100kg of explosives off the Lefkada coast.
About Greece
Greece, a cradle of Western civilization, is renowned for its rich ancient history, vibrant culture, and stunning Mediterranean geography, featuring thousands of islands. Its media landscape, while legally free, navigates economic pressures and occasional government interference, with ownership often concentrated among a few powerful groups.
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Media landscape
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Greece Introduces 150 Euro Per Child Benefit
- The Greek government is introducing a new financial support package for families with children. - This includes a one-time payment of 150 euros per child, expected to be disbursed by the end of Juneโฆ
Barcelona celebrates 29th La Liga title with back-to-back victory
- FC Barcelona secured their 29th La Liga title, winning it for the second consecutive year after defeating Real Madrid. - The victory was celebrated with an intense atmosphere at Camp Nou, featuring โฆ
AEK Fans Celebrate 14th Greek League Title in Nea Filadelfeia
- AEK Athens secured their 14th Greek league title following a victory over Panathinaikos and a draw between Olympiacos and PAOK. - The team's triumph was celebrated by fans outside the Allwyn Arena wโฆ
Aarhus Makes History, Crowned Danish Champions After 40 Years
- AGF Aarhus has won the Danish Superliga for the first time in 40 years, marking a historic achievement for the club. - The team's success was led by coach Jacob Poulsen in his first season. - The viโฆ
Evi Droutsa: "Akylas, Even If He Doesn't Win First Place, He Comes Out First, He Has a Star"
- Lyricist Evi Droutsa shared insights into her songwriting process, emphasizing inspiration drawn from performers' personalities. - Droutsa discussed her collaborations with artists like Marinella, Pโฆ
AEK reaches 14 league titles, Olympiacos remains leader with 48
- AEK has mathematically secured the Stoiximan Super League championship, marking their 14th Greek league title. - Olympiacos remains the most successful club with 48 titles, followed by Panathinaikosโฆ
Explosive Drone Found in Lefkada: Investigation Focuses on Russian Naval Convoy and Potential Launch Sites
- A Ukrainian-type maritime drone, loaded with explosives, was discovered by fishermen in Lefkada, Greece, sparking concern. - Satellite images suggest Russian naval vessels in the Mediterranean may hโฆ
The Championship That Exposes Panathinaikos's 'If Only' Era
- Panathinaikos has not won a league championship in 14 years, a period marked by numerous coaching changes and player acquisitions that failed to yield the desired results. - The club's owner, Gianniโฆ
AEK Athens Clinches Greek Championship with Comeback Victory, Dedicated to Displaced Peoples and Youth
- AEK Athens won the Greek championship by defeating Panathinaikos 2-1 in a comeback victory at the Allwyn Arena. - Club owner Marios Iliopoulos dedicated the championship to the displaced people of Aโฆ
Benรญtez: "We were competitive"
- Panathinaikos coach Rafa Benรญtez acknowledged his team's competitiveness in their match against AEK Athens. - Benรญtez praised his players' effort and dedication, despite conceding a second goal due โฆ
Jason Statham and partner build ยฃ25m 'dream home' next to nudist beach
- Actor Jason Statham and his partner Rosie Huntington-Whiteley are building a new ยฃ25 million home on England's south coast. - The property, situated on 20 acres next to a nudist beach, features fiveโฆ
AEK Athens Crowned Greek Champions for 14th Time
- AEK Athens has won the Greek Super League championship for the 14th time in their history. - The team secured the title with a 2-1 victory over Panathinaikos in the penultimate round of the play-offโฆ
Trump on Iran: 'They Have Been Fooling Us for 47 Years, Soon They Will Stop Laughing'
- Donald Trump harshly criticized Iran and former US President Barack Obama on Truth Social, accusing Iran of playing games with the US for 47 years. - Trump claimed Obama provided Iran with billions โฆ
Greece's Akylas Dazzles at Eurovision Opening Ceremony with "Zorba the Greek" Flair
- The 70th Eurovision Song Contest has officially begun with the opening ceremony on the turquoise carpet. - Akylas, representing Greece, made an appearance accompanied by the sounds of "Zorba the Greโฆ
Rain... of Peace in Ukraine and the Middle East โ Keep Your Basket Small
- A glimmer of optimism emerges from the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, with leaders suggesting potential endings. - Russian President Vladimir Putin stated the Ukraine conflict is nearing โฆ
Alarm in the Municipality of Festos: Case of bacterial meningitis detected at the Vocational Lyceum of Moirai
- The Municipality of Festos has closed the Vocational Lyceum of Moirai as a precautionary measure. - The closure is due to the detection of a case of bacterial meningitis among students. - Disinfectiโฆ
Messi Praises Yamal: 'He is the best, he reminds me of myself' (vid)
- Lionel Messi praised Barcelona's young winger Lamine Yamal, calling him the best and most similar to his younger self. - Messi's comments, made at an Adidas event, highlighted his recognition of theโฆ
Greece to Launch National Benefits Registry for Social Aid
- Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Financial Affairs is developing a National Benefits Registry, a digital database for all social benefits and their recipients. - The registry, managed by thโฆ
Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson Scores, Dedicates Goal to Late Mother
- Nottingham Forest player Elliot Anderson scored a goal against his former club Newcastle. - Anderson dedicated the goal to his mother, who recently passed away. - The emotional moment occurred durinโฆ
Hantavirus alert in France: Passenger repatriated showed symptoms
- One of five French passengers repatriated from the MV Hondius cruise ship has shown symptoms of hantavirus. - The symptomatic passenger has been placed in strict isolation in France for medical evalโฆ
Zelenskyy: Moscow Not Implementing Ceasefire
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump is not being implemented by Moscow. - Zelensky's comments come amid repeated Ukrainian accusatโฆ
Netanyahu: War with Iran not over; enriched uranium must be secured
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the war with Iran is not over, as enriched uranium must still be obtained from Iran. - Netanyahu asserted that the war has achieved many things โฆ
18-Year Sentence for Teacher Accused of Harassment; He Claims 'They Are Hunting Me Because I Exposed Scandals'
- A 45-year-old math teacher has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for sexually harassing former students. - The convicted teacher claims he is being framed and that the trial was rigged, alleging โฆ
Greek Celebrities Open Their Hearts on Mother's Day with Raw, Relatable Stories
- Greek celebrities shared heartfelt messages and personal stories on Mother's Day, touching on themes often considered taboo. - Eleni Foureira recounted a moment of exhaustion with her son Hermes, whโฆ
Trypes Respond to Metallica's "Den Chorase Pouฮธฮตฮฝa" - Guitarist's Post
- The legendary band Metallica performed a concert in Athens as part of their M72 World Tour. - During the show, they surprised the audience by performing two Greek songs, including a rendition of "Deโฆ
Premier League: Aston Villa Missed Chance to Lock Down Top Five - Draw at the 'City Ground'
- Aston Villa dropped points in a 2-2 draw against Burnley, missing a chance to secure at least fifth place in the Premier League. - Crystal Palace and Everton also drew 2-2, with Everton failing to cโฆ
Itoudis to Stay in Tel Aviv for New Season, Israeli Reports Indicate
- Greek coach Dimitris Itoudis is reportedly set to continue with Hapoel Tel Aviv for another season. - Israeli media suggest the club intends to maintain continuity in its project, with Itoudis as a โฆ
Canada: Motorcycle Stuck on Traffic Light After Collision, Rider Seriously Injured
- A motorcycle collided with a car in Canada, causing the motorcycle to fly into the air and become lodged on a traffic signal pole. - The motorcyclist sustained serious but non-life-threatening injurโฆ
Wiretapping Scandal: Dimitriadis's Resignation Statement 'Points to' Maximos Mansion
- Grigoris Dimitriadis's 2022 resignation is being re-examined, with his statement about protecting the government and national security now seen as an implicit admission related to surveillance mechaโฆ
Panathinaikos crowned Greek U17 champions
- Panathinaikos secured the Greek U17 championship title with a 1-1 draw against AEL. - The team controlled the match but fell behind against the run of play in the second half. - Nebis scored a late โฆ
British Medics Parachute to Remote Island to Treat Hantavirus Case
- British Army medics parachuted onto the remote island of Tristan da Cunha to treat a British national suspected of having hantavirus. - The individual contracted the virus from the cruise ship MV Hoโฆ
Witness Testimony Uncovers Murder in Kymina, Thessaloniki: Body Weighted with Bricks and Dumped in River
- Authorities are searching for the body of a 54-year-old man in the Loudias River, Thessaloniki, who is believed to have been murdered. - Two individuals, aged 44 and 43, have been arrested in connecโฆ
Massive Ming Dynasty Cannon Unearthed at China's Great Wall
- A large cannon from the Ming Dynasty was discovered at the Jiankou section of the Great Wall of China. - The 112kg cannon, dating back to 1632, was found during archaeological research and provides โฆ
Chaos in Scotland: Celtic Wins the Derby Against Rangers 3-1, Now Just 1 Point Behind Hearts
- Celtic defeated Rangers 3-1 in a derby match in Scotland. - The victory places Celtic one point behind Hearts in the league standings. - The article also briefly mentions Taylor Swift's upcoming visโฆ
Taylor Swift reportedly visits Greece for a wedding
- Global superstar Taylor Swift reportedly visited Greece with her partner Travis Kelce. - The visit was to attend the wedding of Greek athlete Giorgos Karloutsis, who is Kelce's teammate on the Kansaโฆ
LIVE: Nottingham Forest vs. Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest faces Newcastle in a Premier League match on Sunday. - The game is part of the 36th round of the league. - Live coverage of the match is available.
Madeleine McCann suspect Christian B.R. evades justice amid extradition hurdles
- Christian B.R., the prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann disappearance, is reportedly living in precarious conditions in Kiel, Germany, moving between cheap hotels, homeless shelters, and even tentโฆ
USA: Shocking testimonies from passengers of the plane that hit a pedestrian at Denver airport โ 'I thought I was going to die'
- A tragic incident occurred at Denver International Airport when a Frontier Airlines plane struck and killed a pedestrian on the runway. - The victim, whose identity remains unknown, had reportedly cโฆ
Greek Foreign Minister Gerapetritis Attends EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels
- Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis is in Brussels for the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting. - Key agenda items include strengthening ties with the Western Balkans, Middle East developmentโฆ
Flick faces difficult times: Father dies before Real Madrid clash
- Hansi Flick, Barcelona's coach, learned of his father's death on Saturday evening, shortly after the team's final training session before the El Clรกsico match against Real Madrid. - The club expressโฆ
Renault Clio Eco-G 120: Gasoline, LPG, and 1,450 km Range
- Renault has launched the new Clio Eco-G 120 EDC, a dual-fuel model running on gasoline and LPG. - This new version offers increased power, lower running costs, and an impressive total range of up toโฆ
Mourinho denies Real Madrid links, says clubs initiate contact
- Football manager Josรฉ Mourinho has denied reports linking him to a return to Real Madrid. - Mourinho stated he has had no contact with the club and will not speak to any team until after his currentโฆ
New Greek IDs: New Appointment Dates Amid Delays โ Until When Do Old Ones Remain Valid?
- Greece is replacing old-style ID cards with new ones that meet EU security standards, including microchips and biometric data. - Old ID cards will cease to be valid for identification and transactioโฆ
UK Military Conducts Daring Parachute Mission to Remote Island for Medical Aid
- UK military personnel conducted a daring parachute operation to deliver medical support to Tristan da Cunha for a Briton suspected of Hantavirus infection. - This marks the first time medical personโฆ
Mojtaba Khamenei: Announced new plan for military operations to the army chief
- Iran's joint chief of staff met with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and received new directives for military operations. - The directives focus on decisive confrontation with adversaries, accordingโฆ
Environmental Crime in Volvi: Waste Dumping Poisons Lake, Fish Vanish, Water Turns Black
- Severe environmental pollution has been detected in a stream flowing into Lake Volvi, Greece. - Residents report a near-disappearance of fish and amphibians, with the water turning dark and emittingโฆ
Viral moments in BCL final: Masiulis celebrates Rytas's title in unexpected way
- Rytas Vilnius won the Basketball Champions League, defeating AEK Athens 92-86 in the final. - Lithuanian forward Gytis Masiulis celebrated the victory in a viral moment by taking off his clothes andโฆ
Russia Accuses Kyiv of Ceasefire Violations with Drones and Artillery
- Russia accused Ukraine of violating a ceasefire agreement by using drones and artillery. - According to Russian reports, 57 Ukrainian drones were shot down in the past 24 hours. - Ukraine, in turn, โฆ
Argentina: The year's most unusual goal scored in the 90th minute goes viral! (vid)
- A bizarre own goal occurred in Argentina's third division, becoming a viral sensation online. - The goalkeeper blocked a shot, but as he stood up, he threw the ball forward, allowing an opponent to โฆ
Iranian hackers claim to have handed over US Navy ship data to Tehran
- Iranian hacker group Handala claims to have obtained data on US Navy ship positions in the Strait of Hormuz and delivered it to Tehran. - The group allegedly accessed mobile phones of US Navy officeโฆ
New York Mayor Attends Women's Soccer Match as Tickets Sell Out in Under an Hour
- New York City Mayor Eric Adams attended a women's soccer match between Gotham FC and Boston. - Gotham FC offered 1,000 tickets at $5 each, which sold out in under an hour due to high demand. - The iโฆ
Metallica: A Historic Concert Spectacle That Shook the OAKA
- Metallica delivered a historic concert in Athens, Greece, at the Olympic Stadium (OAKA) to a crowd of over 80,000 fans. - The band performed a two-hour set featuring classic hits and energetic riffsโฆ
Afroditi Latrinopoulou on 'Illegal Immigration,' Woke Agenda, and Tempi
- Greek MEP Afroditi Latrinopoulou appeared on the show 'Face 2 Face' to discuss pressing political issues. - Topics included immigration, her controversial statements on Gyaros and Makronisos, and heโฆ
Greek sports broadcasts: Super League playoffs and Barcelona-Real Madrid headline May 10th
- The Greek sports schedule for May 10th features multiple high-profile football matches, including Super League playoffs and a major La Liga clash. - Key Super League playoff games include Olympiacosโฆ
Iran Warns of Retaliation After U.S. Strikes on Tankers; Israel Strikes Lebanon
- Iran has warned of severe retaliation against U.S. facilities in the Middle East if attacks on its merchant shipping continue. - The warning follows U.S. airstrikes on two Iranian oil tankers in theโฆ
Hantavirus: Cruise ship Hondius arrived in Tenerife - Passenger evacuation this morning
- A cruise ship, the MV Hondius, carrying passengers with no reported symptoms, arrived in Tenerife after a hantavirus outbreak was detected. - Spanish health authorities are conducting examinations bโฆ
Mandatory Car Withdrawal Looms: Which Models Will Be Banned?
- The European Union is introducing stricter vehicle technical inspections (KTEO) to encourage fleet renewal, potentially leading to the mandatory withdrawal of thousands of older vehicles. - Greece, โฆ
Bank of America: The first AI World Cup - Predictions for the winner
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup is projected to be a massive global phenomenon, extending beyond sports into technology, economics, and society. - The tournament, hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, will โฆ
Greece's DYPA to Announce Social Tourism Program Results Next Week
- Greece's DYPA is set to announce preliminary results for its 2026-2027 Social Tourism Program next week. - The program, with a budget of 50 million euros, received 816,000 applications for 300,000 vโฆ
WSJ: Israel Built Secret Military Base in Iraq for Attacks Against Iran
- Israel has reportedly established a secret military base in the Iraqi desert to support its airstrikes against Iran. - The base, allegedly known to the United States, served as a refueling point forโฆ
Traffic Chaos on Kifissias Avenue After Metallica Concert in Athens
- Heavy traffic congestion is reported on Kifissias Avenue in Athens following a Metallica concert at the OAKA stadium. - Delays are significant, particularly on the northbound lanes from Marousi to Pโฆ
Social Tourism: Results Announcement and Eligibility Check Expected Next Week
- Temporary results for the DYPA Social Tourism Program 2026-2027 are expected between May 11-15, with 816,000 applications for 300,000 vouchers. - Applications are being evaluated based on a scoring โฆ
Joy for Leonardo: Diletta Leotta and Loris Karius welcome their son (pic)
- Italian TV presenter Diletta Leotta and German goalkeeper Loris Karius welcomed their second child, a baby boy named Leonardo. - The couple, who already have a daughter, shared their joy on social mโฆ
Chaos in Prague Derby: Extensive Riots at Sparta - Slavia
- The Prague derby between Sparta and Slavia was prematurely halted due to extensive crowd disturbances and fan invasions of the pitch. - Supporters ignited and threw flares, creating a dangerous atmoโฆ
Oinofyta: ATM Blown Up, Cassette with Thousands of Euros Stolen
- Unknown assailants detonated an ATM in Oinofyta, Boeotia, early Saturday morning, stealing a cash cassette estimated to contain tens of thousands of euros. - The explosion occurred around 4:00 AM atโฆ
AEK โ Rytas 86-92: An 'Ideal Own Goal' as the 'Enosis' Loses a 20-Point Lead in Overtime
- AEK suffered a shocking overtime loss to Rytas, 92-86, after squandering a 20-point lead. - The Greek team led by as many as 20 points but allowed the Lithuanian team to come back and force overtimeโฆ
Kyriakos Mitsotakis's post in the rhythm of... Metallica - Political message with 'Enter Sandman' as background music
- Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis shared a video on social media featuring Metallica's "Enter Sandman" as background music. - The video highlighted his visit to Thessaloniki and his vision foโฆ
Global Oil Reserves Plummet by 270 Million Barrels Amid Iran Conflict
- Global oil inventories have fallen by nearly 270 million barrels between March 1 and April 25. - The decline is attributed to the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran disrupting supply from the Persianโฆ
Putin says the conflict in Ukraine is coming to an end
- Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the conflict in Ukraine is nearing its end. - Putin expressed openness to talks but preferred former German Chancellor Gerhard Schrรถder as a mediator. - โฆ
Kairidis to Giannakopoulou: 'You Will Apologize, Lower Your Gaze and Say, Yes, Mr. Kairidis, You Are Right'
- A heated exchange occurred between New Democracy MP Dimitris Kairidis and PASOK MP Nadia Giannakopoulou on a TV show. - Kairidis accused Giannakopoulou of lying and demanded she apologize and lower โฆ
Petrounias Claims Gold at Panhellenic Championship
- Lefteris Petrounias won the gold medal in the Still Rings event at the Panhellenic Gymnastics Championship. - The championship was held in Thessaloniki at the "I. Melissanidis" hall. - Petrounias, aโฆ
Metallica Concert 'Drives Seismographs Crazy' in Athens, Registering Richter-Scale-Like Vibrations
- Thousands of Metallica fans at a concert in Athens caused seismic readings comparable to a small earthquake. - Seismologists recorded significant vibrations at the Olympic Stadium's seismic station โฆ
100kg of Explosives Neutralized from Maritime Drone Found Off Lefkada Coast
- A 6-meter-long maritime drone carrying 100 kilograms of explosives was discovered by fishermen near Lefkada, Greece. - Authorities safely neutralized the explosives in a controlled detonation. - An โฆ
Stoiximan Super League: Standings Tighten in Playouts After 7th Matchday Drama
- The battle for survival in the Stoiximan Super League intensifies as the playouts reach their 7th matchday, with four teams vying for the final two spots. - Kifisia secured a crucial 2-1 comeback viโฆ
Panaitolikos Secures Vital Away Win Against Atromitos, Boosting Survival Hopes
- Panaitolikos secured a crucial 2-1 away victory against Atromitos in the 7th matchday of the Stoiximan Super League play-outs. - The win is a significant step for Panaitolikos towards securing theirโฆ
Manchester City Downs Brentford 3-0, Tightens Premier League Title Race
- Manchester City defeated Brentford 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium, narrowing the gap to league leaders Arsenal to two points. - The victory came with three games remaining in the Premier League season. -โฆ
Venizelos Questions Reopening of Wiretapping Case, Cites Legal Objections
- Former Greek Deputy Prime Minister Evangelos Venizelos raised legal objections to a decision rejecting the reopening of a wiretapping case. - Venizelos cited legal articles, arguing new elements jusโฆ
Hantavirus: Cruise ship passengers are 'high-risk contacts' according to WHO
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared all individuals aboard the cruise ship Hondius, where a hantavirus outbreak occurred, as "high-risk contacts." - Passengers and crew will undergo actโฆ
Metallica concert could cause 'earthquake' in Athens, seismologists say
- The Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens is monitoring the Metallica concert at the Olympic Stadium to measure potential micro-tremors caused by the audience's movement. - Scieโฆ
AEK Aims for Fourth European Trophy in Basketball Champions League Final
- AEK is set to face Rytas in the final of the Basketball Champions League, aiming for their fourth European trophy. - The match will be broadcast live on CosmoteSport4. - The article also includes unโฆ
AEK's Full Squad Ready for BCL Final Showdown Against Rytas
- AEK is set to compete in the BCL final against Rytas in Badalona. - Coach Dragan Sakota has a full squad available but excluded Petลกarski from the 12-man roster. - The roster includes key players liโฆ
Naval Admiral on Sea Drone: 'These Vessels Don't Operate Alone - There Could Be Others'
- A functioning sea drone, identified as a potential Magura-type Ukrainian naval drone, was discovered by fishermen in a sea cave in Lefkada, Greece. - The drone, described as a "mobile bomb" carryingโฆ
The life story of the weightlifter from the Philippines that shakes
- The article references the life story of a weightlifter from the Philippines that is considered moving. - It also mentions the roster for AEK's final against Rytas and a Greek naval admiral's commenโฆ
Dutch ornithologist identified as 'patient zero' in hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship
- A Dutch ornithologist, Leo Schilperoort, has been identified as the 'patient zero' of a hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius. - Schilperoort and his wife, who were on a five-month trip โฆ
Panathinaikos Crowned Greek Champions for Second Consecutive Year
- Panathinaikos defeated PAOK 3-1 in the final match of the men's Volley League to win the championship for the 2025/2026 season. - This marks Panathinaikos's second consecutive championship title. - โฆ
Kia XCeed Gets a Subtle Refresh with Tech and Interior Upgrades
- Kia has refreshed its XCeed model with minor design tweaks and significant interior and technology upgrades. - The updated XCeed features larger LED headlights, a new logo, and a redesigned interiorโฆ
Premier League: Brighton and Bournemouth Leap Towards Europe, Manchester United Held to Draw
- Brighton secured a 3-0 victory over bottom-ranked Wolves, climbing to 7th place and qualifying for the Conference League. - Bournemouth maintained their Champions League aspirations with a 1-0 win aโฆ
NASA Releases 61-Year-Old Secret Audio: Gemini 7 Astronauts Report 'Unidentified Object'
- NASA released a 1965 audio recording from the Gemini 7 mission, capturing astronauts reporting an unidentified object. - The recording features astronauts Frank Borman and Jim Lovell describing an "โฆ
Tsipras vs. Marinakis: War of words over banking profits
- A political dispute erupted between former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and the government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis over banking practices. - Tsipras's institute accused the government oโฆ
AEL - Asteras Tripolis 1-1: Hosts 'lose' points, visitors secure crucial draw
- AEL and Asteras Tripolis drew 1-1 in a Super League play-out match, a result that disadvantages AEL. - Asteras Tripolis took the lead in the first half, but AEL equalized before halftime. - The drawโฆ
Iran Turns to China's Railways to Survive Naval Blockade
- Iran faces a severe economic and geopolitical crisis due to US pressure and a de facto naval blockade, crippling its oil exports. - Tehran is increasingly relying on China's rail network to bypass mโฆ
Drug Trafficking Ring Busted in Athens; Suspects Hid Drugs in Plant Pot
- Greek police arrested four foreign nationals and one Greek woman in Exarcheia, Athens, for allegedly operating a drug trafficking ring. - The group is accused of forming a gang and trafficking narcoโฆ
Panathinaikos Hit by Nine Absences, Including Captain, Ahead of Athens Derby
- Panathinaikos faces a significant injury crisis ahead of their Athens derby match, with nine players unavailable. - Key absences include captain Tasos Bakasetas and several central defenders, leavinโฆ
Olympiacos Dominates Vouliagmeni 20-10 in Water Polo League Semifinal Opener
- Olympiacos defeated Vouliagmeni 20-10 in the first game of the Water Polo League semifinals. - The Piraeus team established dominance early and maintained control throughout the match. - Olympiacos โฆ
Naval Drone Found in Greek Cave Sparks Security Alert
- A Ukrainian-made Magura V5 naval drone was found in a cave on the Greek island of Lefkada, raising security concerns. - The drone was found operational with explosives, suggesting it was recently acโฆ
Heraklion: Couple's ambush of Nikitas under investigation; cameras and testimonies scrutinized
- A 54-year-old man and his wife have been remanded in custody for the murder of 21-year-old Nikitas in Ammoudara, Heraklion, Greece. - Authorities are investigating the possibility that the couple amโฆ
Panserraikos 1-2 Kifisia: Visitors Stage Comeback to Deepen Lions' Relegation Fears
- Kifisia defeated Panserraikos 2-1 in a comeback victory during the 7th matchday of the Stoiximan Super League play-outs. - The win puts Panserraikos in a difficult position in their fight to avoid rโฆ
Metallica Ignites Athens: Fans Flock to OAKA for Highly Anticipated Concert
- Thousands of Metallica fans gathered at the OAKA stadium in Athens for the band's highly anticipated concert. - The M72 World Tour stop in Greece follows a long absence, with fans of all ages showinโฆ
Tsitsipas Accepts Wild Card for Geneva Tournament After Early Rome Exit
- Stefanos Tsitsipas was eliminated early from the Rome Masters after losing to Tomas Machac. - The Greek tennis player will participate in the Geneva Open via a wild card to gain more match experiencโฆ
Greek Politician Slams Zelenskyy Over Sea Drone Discovery, Calls for Drone Production
- Kyriakos Velopoulos commented on a sea drone found near Lefkada, criticizing Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. - Velopoulos suggested that Zelenskyy has historically been an adversary of Greece, not a โฆ